HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/1973MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 17, 1973
Pledge
Roll Call:
Present: Councilmen John.C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Jesse E. Norris and
Mayor Kenneth:E. Schwartz
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, William
Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation
Richard D. Miller, City Administrator,
R. A. Paul, Water Director,.Captain.Donald:
Englert, Police Captain, David F. Romero,
City Engineer, L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief,
A. J. Shaw, Jr., City Attorney, Richard D...
Young, Planning Director, David Williamson
Assistant.Administrative Officer
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C -1. Claims against the City of San Luis Obispo for September approved
for payment subject to.approval by Administrative Officer.
C -2. A. J. Shaw, Jr., City Attorney, reported that the campaign control
ordinance was not completed but that he .would try to have it.at the next
Council meeting for the Council's information and for full exposure to the
public.
' C -3. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris the
following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2514'. A Resolution
of the Council of the City of,San Luis.Obispo authorizing the Department
of General Services of the State of California to pnrchase certain items.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham,..Gurnee, Norris
and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -4. Communication .from.San.Luis.Garbage Company requesting a rate
increase for solid waste disposal was-referred to City staff to document
justification of rate increase including percentage rate of return.
C -5. Recommendation.from the Planning Director recommending that a
portion of .Olive.Street between Stenner.Creek_and Osos.Street not be
abandoned, was accepted.
C -6. Communication from Edward L. Mayo appealing the,City's order to
remove his retaining wall that borders on Old Garden Creek was continued
to a future public hearing... .
' C -7. Memorandum from Dave Williamson, Assistant Administrative.Officer,
requesting a continuation of staff report regarding construction in and
.near waterways within the City was ordered.received and filed.
C -8. Memorandum from R. D. Miller,. Administrative .Officer,_:regarding
payment of supplies for new copy machine to come from Account No. 219 was
approved and ordered received and filed.
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September 17, 1973
Page 2
C -9. Claim against the City by Marjorie J. Franzone for damage done
to camper as a result of tree in public right of way was denied and
referred to the insurance carrier.
C -10. The following salary step increases were approved effective
October 1, 1973:
Nancy E. Brady - Typist -Clerk II
From Step 1 or $506 to Step 2 or $536
Johnny M. Johns - Janitor
From Step 4 or $636 to Step 5 or $670 -
C -13. The recommendation from Lachlan MacDonald, Promotional Coordinating
Committee,:for Council's approval to expend $100 from P.C.C. fund for
Chamber of Commerce (cost of materials for Visitors' Information Center),
was.approved.
C -14. The communication from H. Severn concerning flooding problems
to his property he feels was caused by the construction of the adjacent
apartments, was referred to the Waterways Planning Board for recommendation.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer explained that he had already come to an agree-
ment with the contractor for a solution.
C -15. Communication from Richard Blake regarding the purchasing of Xerox
equipment (2,. 10 -bin sorters) was deferred by the Council on request until
the second meeting in January, 1974, for report on cost comparison by the
City staff.
C -16. The memorandum from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding the
Foothill - California Traffic signals was approved.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham item C -1
through C -16, except -for C -12 action approved. cu, -.2m ri i
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Norris
and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: 'None
C -12. Communication from Marvin Willard, Chairman, Human Relations
Commission recommended that $1,150 to-Meals on Wheels for a ten month
period (September, 1973 to June, 1974).
Councilman Norris stated he would support the recommendation of the Human
Relations Commission if funds came from the Human Relations Commission
budget as part of their overall annual expenditures, but he would oppose
it if the City budget had to be. augmented in order to pay for this
contribution.
Mrs. 4ileen Jones, promoter of-the Meals on Wheels, felt that -the Human
Rela ions Commission expected the additional funds to support the program
to ome from City revenues, specifically from revenue sharing rather than
their own approved budget.-
/Mayor Schwartz stated that he would support a one -time financial aid to
the Meals on Wheels program to get the program started, but he would not
support future requests.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the recom-
mendation of.the Human Relations Commission was accepted, subject to an
agreement with the City for a ten-month-program with one -tenth being paid each
month, money to come from utility -tax and budget to be increased later when
needed:
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Page 3
Motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee, and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris
ABSENT: None
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B -1. The City Council again considered the report of the City Clerk
on bids received for the Prefumo Channel Vegetation Removal, City Plan
No. 9 -74. Bids opened on August 29, 1973 and continued from the
September 4, 1973 meeting pending a receipt by the City of a protest
from Fish and Game objecting to the disturbance of fish habitat in the
area where the vegetation was to be removed. David F. Romero, City
Engineer, reported that he had not as yet received the official protest
from Fish and Game, but that he had seen a draft copy and that they
were still objecting to the proposed City project. He stated that
if the City were to continue and accept the recommendations of the
Fish and Game Department, it would be an entirely different project than
the one for which bids were received. He again suggested that the City
Council continue this item.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the matter
was continued to the next council meeting and that a staff report be
submitted on the best way to handle this problem.
B -2. City Clerk presented the following bids received for the Prefumo
Channel Culvert Modification at Calle Joaquin, City Plan No. 15 -74. Bids
opened September 12, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. The following bids were received:
' Madonna Construction Company $13,970.00
Conco Engineering 15,125.00
R. Burke 19,074.00
Engineer's estimate $11,825.00, this is a part of a larger project
budgeted under the Revenue Sharing Account.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham that the
City accept the low bid of Madonna Construction Company of $13,970.00.
Motion carried.
1. At this time the City Coi3ncil considered a request by several
individuals for consideration of an ordinance change regarding the
prohibition of pinball machines in the City and reducing the age limit
of persons to use this type of amusement device.
Communication from Tony Hawkins, proposed operator of a family amusement
game parlor at 5 Santa Rosa Street to be called "Family Fun Fair." Mr.
Hawkins stated that part of the machines to be used in his establishment
would be pinball types that he says under the existing ordinance he could
not operate. The letter continued that at the time of his application
and discussion with City staff members the fact that this type of machine
was outlawed in the City was not brought to his attention, and he felt the
City Council had made a mistake in continuing this ordinance as the machines
' no longer allowed gambling.
City Council also considered a communication from Peter Curry, owner of
Pete's Vending Service, also supporting the contention that pinball
machines should be allowed in the City as they were no longer considered
gambling devices and were licensed by the Federal government as amusement
machines and not for gamblings. Further, San Luis Obispo was the only
city in this county and adjacent counties that outlawed pin -table or pin-
ball machines. He suggested that the City Council rescind their ordinance
and allow this type of machine in the City for two reasons:
1. For the enjoyment and pleasure of people
living in the community.
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Page 4
2. To increase license fees by
the City.
A third communication from Walt Lambert, General Manager of Tropicana,
also requesting that the City Council again legalize pinball machines
within the City as he. stated they have had pinball machines in their
dormitories and in their recreation rooms, which were enjoyed by every-
one, and he felt it was healthy entertainment, they did not allow
gambling and they have never had any problems.
The City Council then considered a report.prepared by the.City Clerk
giving the history and the reasons why the pinball- type.machines or pin
games or marble games were outlawed by the City, and why this had been
continued to this.time. Mg. A. J..Shaw,.Jr.,.City Attorney.commented
that he had read the information submitted by the.operators of.amuse-
ment machines and that the City Council had the right to continue the
ordinance not allowing this type of,machine, or they had the right to
rescind the ordinance and allow this type of machine under whatever
conditions that they desired.
Captain Englert, Police Department, reported that they have had some
police problems with juveniles in locations that are unsupervised,
and where pinball marble games or pin.table machines - have- been.operated.
.He felt that areas that were supervised with adult management did not
have the problem that they had in locations where there was no super-
vision, and the machines were open to their own and anyone who wished
to play them, and without supervision many youngsters get carried away
bouncing and moved the machines around. .
Mayor Schwartz declared the hearing open.
Mr. Tony. Hawkins appeared before the City Council asking that they allow
him to have this type of machine by rescinding the existing ordinance as
he stated that he was not aware, of this prohibition and that he had
proceeded.with spending a great sum of money in preparing a room in a
store to put in a number.of.game machines...-He felt that these machines
were not bad and that they were something for young people to use. He
felt that it would be an asset to the.community, and that he would also
work with.youth groups who wished to use these machines for an.evening
of pleasure. He stated also that he planned on having.a.good operation,
he was investing close to $40,000 in this operation, and that he would have
supervision of adults at-all times._.
Mr. Jim Kinney stated that he was in support of allowing pinball =type
machines in the City.and stated that he had these-machines in his
laundromat for years, and he did not feel they have caused any problems,
and they were a good source of. income and supplemented the laundromat
income.
Walt Lambert, Tropicana appeared on behalf of his letter stating that he
wished.the_City Council would amend..the ordinance so tha_t_this_ type of game
machine would be 'allowed as.he felt that they were good amusement for
young people.
Linda Cortez, pingame player, stated she was in support of legalizing
this type of game as she enjoyed playing them.
Tony Hawkins again spoke
federal ;law gambling -type
and could. not be brought
would be destroyed.
to the City.Council stating that under
pinball machines were not allowed in California
in, and if there.were any in the .state, they
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Captain Englert again stated.that
ment was primarily in locations w
were operated without sufficient
the City Council was of the mind
type businesses in the City, they
supervision of the location.
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Page 5
the problem faced by the Police Depart -
here these machines or any type of machine
or proper supervision. He felt that if
to allow machines and'-to allow.arcade-
should include.a: requirement for proper
' Councilman Gurnee stated that he was in support of allowing pinball machines
in the City, and he agreed that supervision should be mandated'and it should
be handled throughtsome type of a use permit condition.
Councilman Norris stated that he too'was in support of amending the
ordinance'to allow pinball -type games in the City,'but he too felt that
strict supervision should be mandated.
Mayor Schwartz stated that he was in support of allowing pinball -type
games back in the City, also with supervision of the people using the
machines, but he felt that the games should be under supervision wherever
they were located and not just placed helter- skelter in buildings without
someone to supervise.
Councilman Brown stated that he too was in support of allowing this type
of amusement device in the City also under supervision.'
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham that the
City staff be instructed to prepare an ordinance for the Council's consid4
eration; which would allow pinball machine's within the City, require super-
vision, no age limits, and that the requirement be based on neighborhood
conditions. Motion carried.
2. R. A. Paul, Water Director submitted for the Council's consid-
eration the preliminary plans of the Edna Saddle Tank-Site; including
' the access road. from Broad Street.and the.Prado Road water main to Higuera
Street showing preliminary layouts prepared by Penfield and Smith Engineers
in conformance with the previously.approved report entitled, "Los Osos
Valley and Lower Higpera'Area Water.System Improvements."7 The plans
indicated that the reservoir would be constructed within a topographic
recess which reduced the visibility of the reservoir from points along
Broad Street and Higuera Street. The siting-of the reservoir below
the top of the topographic saddle would eliminate skyline silhouettes of
the reservoir. He presented screening germs southerly of the reservoir
which .totally screened the reservoir from and he recommended to
the City Council that they concur in the concept shown in order that
final contract drawings might proceed for the tank.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, reported the recommendation of the
Planning Commission; which was that due to mitagiting features designed
into the proposed project it would have an insignificant impact upon the
environment and that an environmental impact report was not required. He
also submitted a letter from the County Planning Commission staff concur-
ring in the recommendation of the City =staff and Planning Commission
analysis. He then reviewed briefly the consideration given by the Planning
Commission and Planning Department for evaluating the proposed project
and arriving at the conclusion that an environmental impact report was
not required. .
The City Council reviewed in- depth.with R. A. Paul, Director of Water,
' Services, and Ron Young, Planning•Directoi the detailed drawings..presented
for the tank site and-its environment, and'-also the effect of the impact
on areas within the City that the tank would affect.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham .that the
report he accepted and -that the staff-be authorized.to proceed with
implementation of the project.: Motion carried.
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Page 6 -
3.. At this. time the.City,Council.held.a public hearing on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the sign ordinance
to provide for free standing signs in the R- 1,.R -2, R -3; R -H.and R -0
zones.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented-the recommendation of the
Planning Commission in requesting the amendment to-the sign ordinance
to provide for free standing signs in the R or residential zones. He
explained that.the.difference between the proposed amendment and the
existing ordinance was that the proposed amendments specifically provided
for free standing signs, signs on the face of the building and reader
board and /or directory signs on buildings, whereas the present ordinance
provided for 25 square feet of single face sign area per frontage for
institutional uses and apartment complexes, but-was not clear how the 25
square feet might be used. The.proposed amendment was initiated as a
result of numerous requests to be allowed to have both free standing
signs and free standing directory signs in conjunction with office
complexes, apartments, churches, etc. He.continued that the proposed
amendment had been reviewed by the Design Review Board, and.it was also
their recommendation that the.proposed amendment.be adopted. He concluded
that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the present
ordinance. be amended as proposed. He then reviewed in detail what signs
would'be permitted in the various zones,•how they would be handled, and
the scope and the effect the change would have on the City in comparison
to what is being allowed at the present time.,
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or against the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Schwartz declared.the. public hearing closed.
The City Council discussed with the Planning Director in detail the
recommendations of the Planning Commission dealing with free standing
signs in the.residential zones. It was the Council's main worry as to the
effect the ordinance would have on future-development in these.zones.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman..Gurnee the following
ordinance was introduced and-passed to print. ORDINANCE NO. 594, an
Ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the Municipal Code to
provide for free standing signs in the R -1, R -2, R- 3,.R -H and R -0 zones
and to revise certain sign area requirements.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown,.Graham, Gurnee, Norris,
and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission to rezone.property at 670 Mill Street
from R -3 (Restricted multiple family residential zone) to.PD R -H (Planned
Development - .Residential High Density Zone).
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the
Planning Commission stating that the applicant.had submitted a revised
preliminary and precise plan for a 36 -unit condominium development. He
continued that the project would contain 30, two bedroom units; six
three bedroom units and 72 parking spaces. The applicant also received
approval for 36 units in March of 1973, but since the applicant wished to
make major modifications, the application was being processed as a new
application.
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Page 7
R. D. Young, Planning Director, stated that the development appeared to
the Planning Commission to be compatible with surrounding uses and was
of the opinion that the proposed development was in accordance with the
recommendation of the general plan and appropriate to the location. Mr.
Young stated that the development was approved by the Planning Commission
' with the following conditions:
1. Development shall be in accordance with the
submitted site plan.
2. A detailed landscape plan showing plant materials
and method of irrigation should be submitted for
approval of the Planning Department.
3. Additional right -of -way shall be dedicated to
provide for a standard sidewalk east of the public
right -of -way.
4. Prior to tree removal, trees shall be marked
and inspected by the Parks Department.
5. All street trees and replacement trees shall be
a minimum of 15 gallons
6. Hydrants shall be installed and in service prior
to the start of combustible construction.
7. Construction shall commence within one year of
approval of the precise plan.
8. Two trees adjacent to the northerly driveway shall
be trimmed to the approval of the Engineering
Department.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or against the proposed development.
' Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the following
ordinance was introduced and passed to print.
ORDINANCE NO. 595, an Ordinance amending the official zone map of the
City of San Luis Obispo. (To rezone 670 Mill Street).
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee,
Norris and Mayor Schwartz
HOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Schwartz declared a recess at 9:05 p.m.
The Council meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
7. R. A. Paul, Water Director, presented plans for the construction
of the South Street water main for the construction of the Church of
' Christ and requested Council permission to advertise for bids for such
construction. Estimated cost of the }project to be $15,290.00 of which
the City's share would be $10,648.00 the balance being paid for by the
developer. This project was budgeted under utility tax pre -1942 improve-
ments. R. A. Paul asked that the City Council authorize the City staff
to advertise two ways:
1. For the City to advertise for the necessary pipe and
appurtenances.
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Page 8
2. Upon delivery, advertise for installation and construction
of the project.
After discussion by the City Council, it was.moved by Councilman Norris,
seconded by Councilman Brown that the plans and specifications.be
approved and that the City staff.be authorized to call forbids for:
1. 'Pipe and appurtenances
2. Installation
Motion carried.
8. -Communication from Councilman T. Keith Gurnee requesting that
the City Council endorse'Senate Bill 716 - Conflict of Interest and
Economic. Disclosure.Law. Councilman Gurnee continued that.since the City
Council of San Luis Obispo has agreed to the formulation of regulations
for campaign practices he felt it was time that the City Council pursue
another integral element of'governmental reform, that of conflict of
interest, but since. that time' the state.legislature'has approved a sweeping
piece of legislation that would have great effect on local government
and would go far towards approaching the goals of access and accountability
within the state of California. This was.Senate Bill 716 authored--by`,`
Moscone. Councilman Gurnee recommended that the City Council endorse
Senate'Bill 716 and communicate the Council's reaction to the appropriate
public agencies and officials, and further-, that the City Council appoint
a.council subcommittee to prepare and propose rules for conflict of interest
and economic disclosure for the.City of San Luis Obispo within. the guide-
lines set forth in Senate Bill 716. Councilman Gurnee then reviewed the
salient points and provisions of the Senate Bill 716 which he was asking
the City Council to endorse.
Councilman Norris stated that he was opposed to the formation of a
committee to establish separate, distinck rules and regulations for the
City "of -San Luis Obispo as he felt that the City officials should follow
the state law as adopted. He felt that it would be much easier and
much safer to.follow laws written on a state -wide basis..
The City Attorney informed the City Council that SB 716 had been adopted
by both..houses of the State Legislature and.had been forwarded to.the
Governorfforeeudor- seme nt Ldfidtthatganyaactions 'shouldppass.theCCouncils's
feelings on to the Governor,.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham that the staff
be instructed to send a telegram to Governor Reagan stating that the City
Council was supporting Senate Bill 716.
Motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen''LBroran; ;Gr.aham;GGurnee,
and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris..
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mayor Schwartz,.seconded.by Councilman'Browa that the matter
of conflict of interest for the City of San.Luis Obispo be refereed to
the Citizen's Advisory Committee for study and recommendation of rules
and regulations to the City Council by May, 1974.
Motion.carried.
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee
and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris
ABSENT: NNne
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10. Traffic Committee report on September 6, 1973. Traffic
Committee report 73 -9 =fT.
At the request of the school district, the City has considered certain
suggestions in connection with the assignment of a school crossing guard
at Royal•Way 'and Los Osos Valley Road. We have agreed to the.painting
of a school crosswalk across Los Osos Valley Road south of Royal Way and
assecond such crosswalk across Galleon Way south of Royal Way. School
authorities also requested 25 mph signs either side of the Los Osos Valley
Road crosswalk which would be impractical on a 24 -hour basis but could
be made workable- through the installation of lighted signs which would
indicate the 25 mph speed limit during school hours and would be inoperative
during non - school hours. While the school district has previously
refused to share in the cost of such a sign, they now indicate some
interest. We propose to wait to hear from them on this. In any event,
it would take at.least six months to order the sign and the cost would run
several thousand dollars. We would also like to add that the presence
of an adult crossing guard should make the sign unnecessary. The school
district also requested that a portion of the roadway -along Royal Way
from Los Osbs Valley Road to Galleon Way be marked parallel to the curb
for pedestrian use. There was some sentiment on the'committee for a
combination pedestrian-bike land approach, but the majority rejected this
idea.
R. D. Miller, Administrative'Officer, member of'the City Traffic Committee
stated that the' recommendation just read was dated material and-that there
had been a number of changes recommended by the Traffic Committee and
school officials. He stated that the present recommendation was as follows:
The school authorities.were willing to continue bus.service for the
t±me'being and drop'the guard at-Royal Way. However, they felt it was
important to restore the guard at Ferrini and Foothill:
Signing and crosswalk painting to be installed as recommended previously.
Dave Moore,'Principal of Teach School, appeared before the City Council
objecting to'the removal of the crossing "guard at-Ferrini -Road and Foot -
hill Boulevard as he felt that over the years this had.been the intersection
used and that forcing the children to.-walk up .to,Broad• and Foothill was
dangerous, and he -felt that children could be hurt duet& the number of
cars, open driveways, and the short time that the signal allows children
to cross Foothill Boulevard.
Traffic Committee Report 73 -9 -2T
The Traffic Committee had delegated to the Police-Chief the job of re-
evaluating current crossing guard locations with school authorities. As
a result, it has been agreed that the Madonna- Oceanaire location would
be deleted because of the new signals and a guard substituted at Los
Osos Valley Road and Royal Way. Incidentally, the City was.unaware that
school authorities intended to cut back on bus service as a.result. The
Chorro -Mill location was dropped because of the'iraffic signals at Palm
and Chorro. The Foothill - Ferrini Road location was dropped because of
the signals at Foothill and Broad.
i As both this report and the prior report contained similar type information
the City Council then discussed both the Los -Osos Valley problem and the
Foothill - crossing guard problem.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Norris that the
City Council continue the crossing guard- at•Royal.Way -and add a crossing
guard at Foothill Boulevard at Ferrini Road.
Motion carried.
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Page 10
Traffic Committee report 73 -9 -3T
The Traffic. Committee has observed the need for a large (400 watt)
street light at the.Prado Road..off -ramp from ..the 101 freeway. The
state would probably share in this cost. We also feel that a larger
light (175 watt) is needed near the antrance.-to the.drive -in theater
on Elks - Lane. We.recommend•that.these lights be authorized.;, :,,.
City Council approved the recommendation of the Traffic.Committee.
Traffic Committee report 73 -9 -4T
Now that the Santa; Rosa-Market is closed, we feel that the green Bone
in front is no longer needed and recommend that.it be replaced.with red
zone to facilitate traffic flows and turning movements.on_a narrow but
heavily.traveled street.
The City Clerk presented a letter from property owner Alice-Parks,Nelson
stating that they wished to keep the green zone in front of their store
as they were ppesently attempting to lease the property and.hoped that
the Council would take no action until the new owners or operators were
given an opportunity to duscuss the matter with the City Council.
On-motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the recom-
mendation was approved. Councilman Graham voting no. .
Traffic Committee report 73 -9 -5T
For sometime, the Traffic Committee has considered the need for red
zoning on.the easterly side of Santa Rosa from Mill to Walnut to
supplement the existing red zone which extends from Monterey to Palm.
Up to now, all parking has been prohibited from 4 to 6 p.m., but this
presents enforcement problems, and we also note a steady increase in
traffic flows during non -peak periods. It is also felt that the need
for red curbing will probably be eliminated once Santa Rosa Street
is widened. We therefore recommend that the red zone be extended as
indicated but that a public hearing be held first in view of_th_e resi-
dential character of.this thoroughfare.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee,.seconded by Councilman.Brown that a
public .hearing be set to get the action from.property owners.and residents
of the area.
Motion carried.
Traffic Committee. Report 73 -9 -6T
Negative Recommendations:
(a) Request of Mrs. Bryant who resides on Lawrence..
Drive for red zone south of Lawrence.on Broad.
(b) Request of James Adair, 92 Rafael, for.stop
signs on Luneta at Rafael..
(c) Request of Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Watkins, 529
Woodbridge Street, for.street-.light at Woodbridge
and Meadow. We would like to:first• see how the
Meadow Park lighting system affects this situation,
before approving such an installation.
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City Clerk was instructed to notify the request receiving negative
recommendations of the .Traffic.Committee action.
11. City Council continued their discussion of staff report on.
flooding: .Councilman-Brown reported on the joint meeting held with the
Board. of: Supervisors, earlier this .day regarding the adoption of a joint
power or task force for. flood control supervision -as requested by the
City.Council... He continued.that.it was apparent that.the Board of Super-
visors was not going to buy a joint = powers type or a task -force type of
organization,.but - were.only going to accept an advisory -board cnncept
to advise the flood control district on improvements within the San Luis
Creek zone.
After discussion with the Supervisors, it was Councilman Brown's feeling
that,they might accept the advisory committee, the adoption of a flood
control zone within the county district, but the final decision would
be left in the hands of'the.County.Board of Supervisors.
Dave Williamson,.Assistant Administrative Officer, reported.on his
reactions to the meeting with the Board of Supervisors which were
primarily as reported by Councilman Brown.
Councilman Norris reported on•his comments to the Board of Supervisors
regarding their final decision on the formation of a flood- control zone.
He stated that he informed the supervisors that he was opposed to the
task force concept, but would support a joint- powers:agreement that would
allow flood control work by the City and County prof essiopal.s -taff but not
by a lay committee. Councilman _ Norris listed the reasons why he felt that
a professional staff should.approach the matter of flood.control and the
type of work to be accomplished and not be held up by a lay committee or
non- professional people:
Mayor Schwartz then reviewed for the City Council the City.'s.:previous
position requesting a joint - powers agreement .and /or:-.a..task..force, which
would acV as.,an` advisory group on.flood control within both :the city and
county with City representatives protecting the interests of :the citizens
of.San Luis'Obispo.': He'stated as presented by the.Co:unty officials 80
to 85 per cent of the tax base of the proposed zone would , be -:within the
City limits of San Luis Obispo and that the citizens of San Luis Obispo
and taxpayers would pay 85 percent of.the bill, but that-ho one from
within the-City would have any control -on decisions made by the -County
Board of Supervisors, and he felt that this was.an important-item for
consideration. He felt that strictly a staff advisory committee would
not protect the taxpayers and the City as much as.a.joint- powers group
or a task -force group, but he just wished to go on record for anyone
that was interested as. to the background and reasons for the City insisting
upon a task -force type organization.
Dave Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, submitted comments on
flood control districts and projects under state laws as they have been
provided in other parts of California. He mentioned the.experience in
Fresno as a more complete answer :to. the flood control problem when it
involves primarily urban areas.
12. Mrs..Ruth Wirshup, Chairman,-Housing Authority-of, the City of
San Luis Obispo, appeared before the City Council requesting that the
City Council grant $17,482.00 to the Housing Authority in order to
prevent a loss of a contract on 16 low rent housing units to be constructed
at 2929 Augusta Street. She stated that the local Housing Authority had
no money-.t6 cover;-these_;costs. She stated the problem of the $17,000
pepresents increased charges on- subcontracts because of almost 15 months
delay in moving along with this project; and that the subcontractors
renegotiated to cover increased costs of materials and labor during this
time. She stated that the HUD area office was not questioning the amount
of the renegotiated contsacts or the initial contract of $398,167.00, both
of which are well below acceptable costs for such development, but HUD
claimed that the Housing Authority had not adequately justified the delays
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which caused the $17,482.00 increase. The Housing Authority and staff
could not agree. Mrs. Wirshup continued that it was the contention of
the Housing Authority that HUD area office hold the major responsibility
for overcharging, policies, procedures and personnel, moratoriums on
development, impounded federal funds, lost documents and what might be
considered as normal bureaucratic delays. She continued that the local '
Housing Authority was prepared to further substantiate their contention
with documentation on the delays, but this required time, and the project,
in order to close, must be signed not later than Tuesday, September 18,
1973. She concluded that the Housing Authority had a written agreement
with the HUD area office that when assurances could be provided as to the
reasons for delays, they might be able to get the $17,000 so that the
City could be repaid. She also stated that the part of the problem in
the delay was in addition to the HUD problems was certain local delays
for example; when the City became involved in adopting its water looping
policy and other water matters it had delayed the owner of the property
in proceeding with his cost to the HUD office. Therefore, the City
Housing Authority was asking that the City Council grant the necessary funds
so that this contract could be concluded and the first 120 units as
approved by the voters many years ago could be completed. In return,
the Housing Authority pledged to the City Council that they would continue
their efforts with HUD and the offices of Senator Cranston and Represen-
tative Talcott to retrieve the $17,000 plus and return it to the City
Council. The most important thing the City Housing Authority and City
Council must remember is that the 16 units involved represent homes for
16 families and that they had a long waiting list for needed housing.
Mrs. Jim Dovey, President of the League of Women Voters, San Luis Obispo,
submitted a letter urging the City Council to approve the requested amount
of money in order to insure the completion of the last 120 housing units ,
approved by the voters in 1967. She stated that the League of Women
Voters had studied the housing needs of the City, supported the concept
of federal housing and found that the local Housing Authority had done an
exceptional job in providing housing under this federal program, and
they hoped that the City Council would move ahead and grant the necessary
sum of funds so that the last housing unit of the original 120 could be
completed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the City
of San Luis Obispo grant on a hopefully reimbursed basis the necessary
funds of $17,482.00.
Motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee, and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris
ABSENT: None
13. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
14. The City Council adjourned to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September
20, 1973 to continue their Executive Session.
APPROVED: December 3, 1973 -
Fi ick, City Clerk